The term ‘Satyagrah’ came into being in South Africa by Gandhiji. It was originated to show differentiation in passive resistance between England and South Africa. In simple language it is a way to keep away from evil, disputes and violent methods. From another point of view it is a joint word ‘Satya +Agarh’which means to stay firm to get the truth. Satyagrah is incomplete without these characteristics :
1. Faith in God
2. Firm faith in Truth and Non violence 3. Character
4. Non-addictiveness
5. Pure target
6. Shun violence
7. Encouragement, patience and tolerance.
Different forms of Satyagrah are given below :
1. Non-cooperation
2. Hijrat
3. Civil disobedience
4. Fasting
There are different methods to show non-cooperation such as :
1. Strike
2. Social boycotts.
3. Sits-in
